It's not just because of its dominant architecture – the Palazzo dell’Arte was designed early in the Thirties by Giovanni Muzio– but also because of its historic past that the Triennale has, for many years, been an especially popular location for exclusive design and architectural exhibitions.

It's not just because of its dominant architecture – the Palazzo dell’Arte was designed early in the Thirties by Giovanni Muzio– but also because of its historic past that the Triennale has, for many years, been an especially popular location for exclusive design and architectural exhibitions. In 1933 it became the location for the Triennale di Milano, the exhibition of decorative arts, and then in the Fifties the home of the Compasso d’Oro, Italy's most prestigious design award which was initiated by Gio Ponti.

Making of Konstantin Grcic's Myto Chair

Triennale di Milano | Nouveautés

Making of Konstantin Grcic's Myto Chair

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This year the Triennale celebrated the 80-year existence of Cassina with an extensive "Made in Cassina" retrospective.
With skilfully and lovingly arranged installations Plank presented the history of the development of the Myto chair by Konstantin Grcic. Numerous prototypes, models and test structures gave visitors the feeling of being in a workshop, an impression which was supported by the typical noises of the factory floor. The entire "Making of" this chair with its perfect form has been captured in a successful book designed by Mike Mieré.

The endurance simultation of the Myto Chair

Triennale di Milano | Nouveautés

The endurance simultation of the Myto Chair

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Intersection by Philippe Nigro and Compagnons du Devoir made part of the VIA exhibition

Triennale di Milano | Nouveautés

Intersection by Philippe Nigro and Compagnons du Devoir made part of the VIA exhibition

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VIA, Vanet Light by Jean Louis Frechin

Triennale di Milano | Nouveautés

VIA, Vanet Light by Jean Louis Frechin

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Picture of the extensive Cassina retrospective "Made in Cassina": Cassina Showroom 1968

Triennale di Milano | Nouveautés

Picture of the extensive Cassina retrospective "Made in Cassina": Cassina Showroom 1968

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